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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2005 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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050224 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 427 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 647-667 North Tenth street including 931 Wallace street and 926-930 Melon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Tucker House and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority. READ   Action details Not available
050225 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill constituting the Sixth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue Airport Revenue Bonds, of the City of Philadelphia, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed two hundred thirty million dollars ($230,000,000) exclusive of certain items, and in the event the Airport Revenue Bonds are issued with such items, authorizing an increase in the aggregate principal amount of such Airport Revenue Bonds, so issued, by the amount of such items; designating the obligations to be refunded from certain proceeds of such Airport Revenue Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue BonREAD   Action details Not available
050226 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill constituting the Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue Airport Revenue Bonds, of the City of Philadelphia, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000) exclusive of certain items, and in the event the Airport Revenue Bonds are issued with such items, authorizing an increase in the aggregate principal amount of such Airport Revenue Bonds, so issued, by the amount of such items; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to theREAD   Action details Not available
050227 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2005 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Department of Public Property.READ   Action details Not available
050228 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a bill approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster avenue, Belmont avenue, Pennsgrove street, Forty-second street, Haverford avenue, Forty-fourth street, Fairmount avenue and Forty-seventh street, including the second amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately six (6) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority. READ   Action details Not available
050213 0  BillConstituting the Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue Airport Revenue Bonds, of the City of Philadelphia, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000) exclusive of certain items, and in the event the Airport Revenue Bonds are issued with such items, authorizing an increase in the aggregate principal amount of such Airport Revenue Bonds, so issued, by the amount of such items; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such AirporIntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050213 0  BillConstituting the Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue Airport Revenue Bonds, of the City of Philadelphia, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000) exclusive of certain items, and in the event the Airport Revenue Bonds are issued with such items, authorizing an increase in the aggregate principal amount of such Airport Revenue Bonds, so issued, by the amount of such items; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such AirporReferred   Action details Not available
050214 0  BillConstituting the Sixth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue Airport Revenue Bonds, of the City of Philadelphia, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed two hundred thirty million dollars ($230,000,000) exclusive of certain items, and in the event the Airport Revenue Bonds are issued with such items, authorizing an increase in the aggregate principal amount of such Airport Revenue Bonds, so issued, by the amount of such items; designating the obligations to be refunded from certain proceeds of such Airport Revenue Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authoriIntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050214 0  BillConstituting the Sixth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue Airport Revenue Bonds, of the City of Philadelphia, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed two hundred thirty million dollars ($230,000,000) exclusive of certain items, and in the event the Airport Revenue Bonds are issued with such items, authorizing an increase in the aggregate principal amount of such Airport Revenue Bonds, so issued, by the amount of such items; designating the obligations to be refunded from certain proceeds of such Airport Revenue Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authoriReferred   Action details Not available
050215 0  BillApproving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster avenue, Belmont avenue, Pennsgrove street, Forty-second street, Haverford avenue, Forty-fourth street, Fairmount avenue and Forty-seventh street, including the second amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately six (6) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050215 0  BillApproving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster avenue, Belmont avenue, Pennsgrove street, Forty-second street, Haverford avenue, Forty-fourth street, Fairmount avenue and Forty-seventh street, including the second amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately six (6) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.Referred   Action details Not available
050216 0  BillEnacting a new Section 14-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Predatory Superstores," and amending Section 14-102 entitled "Definitions," Section 14-1802 entitled "Criteria for Granting Zoning Variances" and Section 14-1704 entitled "Enforcement," to prohibit the development and construction of Predatory Superstores, and the reconstruction, modification or alteration of existing structures to become Predatory Superstores; and further to prohibit zoning variances which would endanger the economic health and vitality of the surrounding community; providing penalties for non-compliance and granting remedies to aggrieved persons; all under certain terms and conditions.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050216 0  BillEnacting a new Section 14-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Predatory Superstores," and amending Section 14-102 entitled "Definitions," Section 14-1802 entitled "Criteria for Granting Zoning Variances" and Section 14-1704 entitled "Enforcement," to prohibit the development and construction of Predatory Superstores, and the reconstruction, modification or alteration of existing structures to become Predatory Superstores; and further to prohibit zoning variances which would endanger the economic health and vitality of the surrounding community; providing penalties for non-compliance and granting remedies to aggrieved persons; all under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
050217 0  ResolutionUrging the United States House and Senate to not pass the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention Act of 2005.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050217 0  ResolutionUrging the United States House and Senate to not pass the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention Act of 2005.READ   Action details Not available
050217 0  ResolutionUrging the United States House and Senate to not pass the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention Act of 2005.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
050218 0  ResolutionHonoring the tireless efforts and tenacious commitment of the City of Philadelphia's Block Captains.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050218 0  ResolutionHonoring the tireless efforts and tenacious commitment of the City of Philadelphia's Block Captains.READ   Action details Not available
050218 0  ResolutionHonoring the tireless efforts and tenacious commitment of the City of Philadelphia's Block Captains.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
050219 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirtieth and Thirty-sixth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050219 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirtieth and Thirty-sixth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.READ   Action details Not available
050219 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirtieth and Thirty-sixth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
050220 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050220 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.READ   Action details Not available
050220 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
050221 0  ResolutionUrging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact House Bill No. 377 which lowers the mandatory school age in Philadelphia from eight (8) to six (6).IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050221 0  ResolutionUrging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact House Bill No. 377 which lowers the mandatory school age in Philadelphia from eight (8) to six (6).READ   Action details Not available
050221 0  ResolutionUrging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact House Bill No. 377 which lowers the mandatory school age in Philadelphia from eight (8) to six (6).ADOPTED   Action details Not available
050222 0  ResolutionAlso naming the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at the intersection of 16th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as "Avenue of Remembrance."IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050222 0  ResolutionAlso naming the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at the intersection of 16th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as "Avenue of Remembrance."READ   Action details Not available
050222 0  ResolutionAlso naming the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at the intersection of 16th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as "Avenue of Remembrance."ADOPTED   Action details Not available
050223 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 427 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses as 647-667 North Tenth street including 931 Wallace street and 926-930 Melon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Tucker House and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. IntroducedPass  Action details Not available
050223 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 427 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses as 647-667 North Tenth street including 931 Wallace street and 926-930 Melon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Tucker House and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. READ   Action details Not available
050223 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 427 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses as 647-667 North Tenth street including 931 Wallace street and 926-930 Melon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Tucker House and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
040133-A 2  BillAmending Section 17-104 entitled "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts" by adding a new subsection (2) entitled "Slavery Era Business/Corporate Insurance Disclosure" to promote full and accurate disclosure to the public about any slavery policies sold by any companies or profits from slavery by other industries (or their predecessors) who are doing business with the City of Philadelphia and recodifying Section 17-104 by incorporating various technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
040133-A 2  BillAmending Section 17-104 entitled "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts" by adding a new subsection (2) entitled "Slavery Era Business/Corporate Insurance Disclosure" to promote full and accurate disclosure to the public about any slavery policies sold by any companies or profits from slavery by other industries (or their predecessors) who are doing business with the City of Philadelphia and recodifying Section 17-104 by incorporating various technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
040133-A 2  BillAmending Section 17-104 entitled "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts" by adding a new subsection (2) entitled "Slavery Era Business/Corporate Insurance Disclosure" to promote full and accurate disclosure to the public about any slavery policies sold by any companies or profits from slavery by other industries (or their predecessors) who are doing business with the City of Philadelphia and recodifying Section 17-104 by incorporating various technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
040133-A 2  BillAmending Section 17-104 entitled "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts" by adding a new subsection (2) entitled "Slavery Era Business/Corporate Insurance Disclosure" to promote full and accurate disclosure to the public about any slavery policies sold by any companies or profits from slavery by other industries (or their predecessors) who are doing business with the City of Philadelphia and recodifying Section 17-104 by incorporating various technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
050063-A 1  BillAmending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places -- Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting smoking in public places and in the workplace, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
040818 4  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to City leases, contracts, concessions and the provision of financial assistance, and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.READ   Action details Not available
040818 4  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to City leases, contracts, concessions and the provision of financial assistance, and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.FAILEDFail11:5 Action details Not available
050064 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by providing for the calculation of the credit against net profits tax based upon net income tax liability, where a credit is received against net income tax for contributions to community development corporations undertaking economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
050064 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by providing for the calculation of the credit against net profits tax based upon net income tax liability, where a credit is received against net income tax for contributions to community development corporations undertaking economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
050064 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by providing for the calculation of the credit against net profits tax based upon net income tax liability, where a credit is received against net income tax for contributions to community development corporations undertaking economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
050064 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by providing for the calculation of the credit against net profits tax based upon net income tax liability, where a credit is received against net income tax for contributions to community development corporations undertaking economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
050120 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating a new Chapter 5 entitled "Referenda Approved By The Voters" in Article VIII, Provisions of General Application, and creating a new Section 8-500 entitled "Home Rule Power to Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence" calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will permit Philadelphia to enact constitutionally lawful legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence.READ   Action details Not available
050120 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating a new Chapter 5 entitled "Referenda Approved By The Voters" in Article VIII, Provisions of General Application, and creating a new Section 8-500 entitled "Home Rule Power to Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence" calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will permit Philadelphia to enact constitutionally lawful legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
050107 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating a new Chapter 5 entitled "Referenda Approved By The Voters" in Article VIII, Provisions of General Application, and creating a new Section 8-500 entitled "Home Rule Power to Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence" calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will permit Philadelphia to enact constitutionally lawful legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.READ   Action details Not available
050107 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating a new Chapter 5 entitled "Referenda Approved By The Voters" in Article VIII, Provisions of General Application, and creating a new Section 8-500 entitled "Home Rule Power to Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence" calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will permit Philadelphia to enact constitutionally lawful legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available